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Effects of Sedatives on Sublingual Microcirculation of Patients With Septic Shock
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Sedation drug (Propofol and Midazolam) for Shock, and Sepsis. Completed, enrolled 16 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Previous studies have demonstrated that altered microvascular blood flow is an important marker of severe sepsis. Usually, these patients need invasive ventilatory support, frequent use of sedatives and it is unknown if these agents interfere or not on microvascular blood flow. The goal of this study was to compare effects of propofol and midazolam infusions on sublingual microcirculation of septic shock patients.
Study Details
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Interventions
Septic patients, after intubation, were initially sedated with propofol. During the second day of mechanical ventilation, propofol infusion was interrupted. When the patient awoke, the sedative drug was changed to midazolam. Sedation target was a Ramsay Scale score of 4 to 5.